On completion of any structural works or works which involve changing of pipes or services, a house owner should obtain a completion certificate confirming the works have been carried out to the required standard from the Building Control Department of the local council.
Local authority building control teams in England and Wales help people comply with the building regulations by giving feedback on plans and providing site inspections.
A Building Certificate is a document issued by Council relating to existing works to a building. A Building Certificate is usually requested by buyers or sellers of property before settlement to make sure that what is being bought or sold is not going to be the subject of action by Council.
Local authority enforcement Local Authority Building Control teams can also take formal enforcement action that may escalate through a staged process that involves more formal correspondence and /or the issue of legal notices and ultimately prosecution.
A completion certificate can only be issued for a building regulation application once the works on site have been completed and our inspection has concluded that they fully meet the regulations. You will need to provide details of the building regulations application for which you require a completion certificate.